Recognized standard

80601-2-56 Second edition 2017-03

FDA recognition 6-421 · ISO · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-421
Designation 80601-2-56 Second edition 2017-03
Title Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement. [Including: Amendment 1 (2018)].
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 80601-2-56:2017 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of a clinical thermometer in combination with its accessories, hereafter referred to as me equipment. This document specifies the general and technical requirements for electrical clinical thermometers. This document applies…

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